James Hood is a 2010 C/OF with a 5'11'', 195 lb. frame from Holden, MO who attends Holden HS. Solid build, good present strength. Tall stance, aggressive swing with effort, has raw bat speedt, wants to pull/lift, ball jumps on contact, hitting tools/strength but may have to tone it down a bit. Low flexible set up defensively, athletic actions, still working on footwork consistency, 2.01 best pop. 7.25 runner. Athletic enough to improve in all areas. Good student, signed with Central Missouri.

James Hood is a 2010 C/P/OF with a 5'10'', 190 lb. frame from Holden, MO who attends Holden HS. Solid mature build, good present strength. Compact efficient catching actions, light on his feet, accurate throws, has arm strength, 1.91 best pop, can also play the OF well. Good strength in swing, balanced approach, has bat speed, has hitting tools. Good student.